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Presenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical Paper

A Guidebook for Novice and Experienced Speakers in a Multicultural World

  • 1st Edition - November 16, 2016
  • Latest edition
  • Author: William B. Krantz
  • Language: English

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Description

Presenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical Paper: A Guidebook for Novice and Experienced Speakers in a Multicultural World is intended for inexperienced speakers as well as those aspiring to improve their communication skills in making either formal or informal presentations on a technical subject.

The book focuses on how to make presentations to a cross-cultural audience, including such tactics as how to list the names of the co-authors on your presentation, how to handle eye contact and use humor, both of which can differ across the global spectrum of cultures. The cross-cultural focus of this book relates not only to the audience, but also to the speaker. This book also includes helpful tips for non-native English speakers.

Key features

  • Discusses best practices in putting together an effective talk
  • Focuses on leveraging the speaker’s existing skillsets to develop the delivery style that works best for that individual
  • Features one-page quick reference guides for giving both formal oral and informal poster presentations
  • Addresses cross-cultural communication, as well as particular concerns for non-native English speakers
  • Includes a companion site with tools and video examples of formal and informal presentations for further self-guidance

Readership

Students and researchers across the sciences interested in improving their oral communication skills; in particular non-native English speakers

Table of contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

  • Abstract
  • 1.1 Focus and Scope of This Guidebook
  • 1.2 Formal Oral Versus Poster Presentations
  • 1.3 Special Features of This Guidebook
  • 1.4 How to Use This Guidebook
  • Notes

Chapter 2. Preliminary Considerations

  • Abstract
  • 2.1 Focus and Scope of This Chapter
  • 2.2 The Presentation Format
  • 2.3 The Venue
  • 2.4 The Allotted Time
  • 2.5 The Outline and Cue Cards for Your Presentation
  • 2.6 Dressing for the Occasion
  • Notes

Chapter 3. Organizing Your Presentation

  • Abstract
  • 3.1 Focus and Scope of This Chapter
  • 3.2 The Abstract
  • 3.3 The Title Slide
  • 3.4 The Outline or Overview
  • 3.5 The Introduction
  • 3.6 The Review of Prior Studies
  • 3.7 The Research Plan
  • 3.8 The Discussion of Results
  • 3.9 The Conclusions
  • 3.10 A Future Work Slide
  • 3.11 The Acknowledgments
  • 3.12 The “Thank You” Slide
  • Notes

Chapter 4. Making a Formal Oral Presentation

  • Abstract
  • 4.1 Focus and Scope of This Chapter
  • 4.2 Preparing Your Slides
  • 4.3 Scoping Out the Room and Facilities When On-Site
  • 4.4 Use of a Microphone and Laser Pointer
  • 4.5 Mastering the Mechanics of an Effective Oral Presentation
  • 4.6 Stepping Through Your Presentation
  • 4.7 Handling Nervousness
  • 4.8 Practice Makes Perfect
  • 4.9 Critiquing Presentations Made by Others
  • 4.10 Developing Your Presentation Style
  • Notes

Chapter 5. Giving a Poster Presentation

  • Abstract
  • 5.1 Focus and Scope of This Chapter
  • 5.2 Preparing Your Poster
  • 5.3 Printing Your Poster
  • 5.4 Checklist Before Arriving On-Site for Your Poster Presentation
  • 5.5 Scoping Out the Room and Posting Your Poster
  • 5.6 Using a Mechanical Pointer
  • 5.7 Mastering the Mechanics of an Effective Poster Presentation
  • 5.8 Poster Session Courtesy
  • 5.9 Developing Your Poster Presentation Style
  • Notes

Appendix A. Quick Reference Guide for Giving a Formal Oral Presentation

Appendix B. Quick Reference Guide for Making a Poster Presentation

Appendix C. Typical Criteria for Judging a Poster Competition

  • Technical:
  • Nontechnical:

Appendix D. Considerations When Critiquing a Presentation

  • Organization
  • Style

Appendix E. Web Sites for Outstanding Presentations

  • Al Gore
  • Del Harvey
  • Dr. Hans Rosling
  • Joe Wong

Appendix F. Overview of Online Materials

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 18, 2016
  • Language: English

About the author

WK

William B. Krantz

President’s Teaching Scholar and Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA; Rieveschl Ohio Eminent Scholar and Professor Emeritus, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Affiliations and expertise
President’s Teaching Scholar and Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA; Rieveschl Ohio Eminent Scholar and Professor Emeritus, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati,OH, USA

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